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Denarius - Trajan P M TR P COS V P P; Victory
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 103-111 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Trajan, standing front, holding vertical spear in right hand and parazonium in in left, crowned by Victory , draped on right, standing left, holding palm in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS V P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.031–3.51 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan (P M TR P COS V P P; Victory) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. The coin's design features a portrait of Trajan on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. The Victory design was a common motif on Roman coins during this period, as it symbolized the empire's military conquests and power. The coin's silver content and weight of 3.3 grams also make it a valuable and collectible item among numismatists today.
